On the 2nd, Bang Sihyuk shared a photo on his personal account with the members of HYBE Labels' group, KATSEYE, congratulating them on their first Asian promotion.
What really caught people's attention was Bang Sihyuk's appearance in the photo. He is seen smiling brightly as he poses the point choreography of 'Touch' alongside KATSEYE's members.
Both international and Korean netizens commented on his healthier-looking appearance, saying, "Tell us your diet secret," "Appa Gom (NB: Papa Bear) must be tired of hearing people calling him fat all the time," and "Bang PD looks good. Stay strong."
-I don't want to say anything negative about someone's body, so stop writing articles like this.
-Didn't ask, don't care.
-Appa Gomㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-He's not that slim yet. He should lose more weight.
-Seriously, stop with this bullshit.
-Why are they doing this media play? What’s the point?
-Are they doing this to make money from suing haters?
-Seriously, stop thisㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Do I not understand the meaning of 'slim'?
-I'm not curious about this....
-Is this even considered news?
-Appa Gom? Ew, I'm gonna throw up.
-I really don't want to see articles like this anymore.
-Seems like it’s a complex for him. He’s going so f*cking far this media play.
-Even if he loses weight, he'll just become 'Slim Bang Sihyuk'ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-It smells like rotten meat here.